Daniel Molkentin serves on the faculty of Mannes College of Music Extension Division as a teacher of German and English diction.   Daniel is the diction coach for the Oratorio Society of New York and has worked as the German diction coach for the Bard Summer Music Festival, Berkshire Choral Festival, and Clarion Music Society, among others.  His translations and pronunciation guides of such works as Matthäus Passion, Die Schöpfung, Paulus, and Ein deutsches Requiem are being used with increasing frequency by choral organizations across the United States.

Daniel, an active singer, regularly performs oratorio, art song and new music.  His collaborations with composers, such as Robert Cuckson, David Loeb, James Blachly, Matt Johnson, Paul Smith and Terry Champlin, have led to the premieres of over a dozen solo works.  The Spoon River Duo, formed by Daniel and guitarist/composer Paul Smith, presents works exclusive to the voice and guitar medium or that share a special place in the history of the ensemble.